30-minute Webcast

Online Tools to Improve Student Success and Retention

Today's students are tech savvy Internet users who are comfortable getting Google alerts about their favorite band, music suggestions from iTunes and friend recommendations from Facebook, but can this same technology be put to use in education? 

This webcast looks at one community college district that has introduced SHERPA, a recommendation engine that can improve student retention and success by guiding students on their educational path.

Presenters

Jim Gaston is the Director of Information Technology – Academic Systems for the South Orange County Community College District where his team has been awarded several state and national awards for technology innovation.  He has a passion for the intelligent use of technology to help students succeed and enjoys using his sense of humor to convey this message in regular presentations at local, regional and national conferences. Jim was previously an Adjunct Professor at Irvine Valley College where he taught HTML and Internet courses.


Renee Bangerter is a Professor of English at Saddleback College and has been teaching writing for 15 years. She collaborates with K-12 teachers developing curriculum to bridge the gap between high school and college in reading, writing and grammar. Renee creates the professional development webinars for Turnitin, emphasizing how instructors can innovatively teach students about plagiarism.


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